HC Deb 19 May 2003 vol 405 cc542-3W
Mr. Wyatt

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much of the hypothecated toll money from the Dartford crossings has been(a) spent and (b) allocated in (i) Kent County Council, (ii) Essex County Council and (iii) East London boroughs since April 2002. [114530]

Mr. Jamieson

The new Dartford Crossing charging scheme and the obligation to hypothecate net revenue from the scheme did not begin until 1 April 2003. It is too early to be able to identify projects which will illustrate the benefits this additional source of funding has helped deliver.

Mr. Wyatt

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what changes of policy have been made in relation to the hypothecated toll money from the Dartford crossings since August 2002; and if he will make a statement. [114531]

Mr. Jamieson

There have been no changes in policy. The Dartford net income forms part of the funding included in our 10 year transport plan.

Mr. Wyatt

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the hypothecated money from the Dartford crossings is to be allocated beyond the three original stakeholders. [114532]

Mr. Jamieson

The Dartford net income forms part of the funding included in our 10 year transport plan. It is too early to be able to identify projects which will illustrate the benefits this additional source of funding has helped deliver.